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87.7% of homes sold for profit in March quarter

Less than 13% of house resold at a loss during the first…
Housing markets tell a stronger tale of resilience: PM Scott Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has responded to recent data that reveals a…
New home loans slump to lowest number on record in May

As expected, new home loans have fallen sharply in response to the…
Yes Victoria, you can still move during lockdown

REIV President Leah Calnan has welcomed clarification from the Victorian State Government…
NZ Government unveils huge emissions shake-up for building sector

The New Zealand Government has unveiled an impressive new program to reduce…
Sophie Monk’s Gold Coast mansion up for rent

If you're looking for a swanky bachelorette pad, or simply somewhere to…
The new normal? Office blocks with touch-less entry

The technology wasn't developed for COVID-19. It had been in the pipeline…
REIA welcomes loan deferral extension

REIA has welcomed the Australian Banking Association's decision to extend the loan…
Rentals see biggest price drop in over 15 years

Rental prices have plummeted nationwide, with unit rentals experiencing their biggest price…
Tasmania first state to accept HomeBuilder applications

The Treasury has announced that, despite some initial hesitations, every Australian state…
REIV: Melbourne is prepared for new COVID restrictions

As Melbourne returns to stage three lockdown, local real estate agencies are…

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Guest Contributors June 29, 2020

How a pandemic could improve the traditional workplace

Having had to rapidly adjust to working from home due to COVID-19, many people are now having to readjust to…
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Opinion

Trish Varker-Miles June 28, 2020

PR isn’t what it used to be

In the last five years, digital and social media have fundamentally changed the way PR works. Once upon a time,…
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Helen Baker June 22, 2020

How to prepare your business for the economic recovery phase

The Covid-induced recession is causing strife for thousands of businesses across the country. At the same time, it is giving…
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Guest Contributors June 21, 2020

Australia is under sustained cyber attack, warns the government. What’s going on, and what should businesses do?

By Mahmoud Elkhodr Lecturer in Information and Communication Technologies, CQUniversity Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison had some alarming news for…
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Guest Contributors June 9, 2020

HomeBuilder misses a chance to make our homes perform better for us and the planet

The Federal Government’s new A$688 million HomeBuilder package might protect residential construction jobs but according to academics, it’s a missed opportunity to deliver…
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Mathew Tiller May 24, 2020

Stamp duty plan required to boost confidence

In the race to reach the post-Covid recovery stage as quickly as possible, the necessity is to bring confidence back.…
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Latest from the Podcast

Guest Interview

Samantha McLean July 6, 2020

How to build your business from the ground up

Do you long to know the secrets behind taking your business from lagging in your back bedroom at home to…
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Guest Interview

Samantha McLean July 2, 2020

5 strategies to survive and thrive in a crisis

If the impact of COVID-19 on your business has got you down then Dan Argent is the guy to help…
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Guest Interview

Samantha McLean June 29, 2020

How to empower your team by building a winning culture

There’s more to being a great boss than just being bossy. If you ask Ewan Morton the best leaders are…
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Guest Interview

Samantha McLean June 22, 2020

Selling and marketing luxury property with Deborah Cullen

Do you want the inside running on how some of Australia’s most prestigious homes are marketed for sale? Would you…
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Guest Interview

Samantha McLean June 15, 2020

Digital marketing masterclass with Josh Tesolin

Do you want to know the secrets behind Josh Tesolin becoming agent of the year? From quickly adapting to COVID-19…
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Guest Interview

Samantha McLean June 8, 2020

Coming out the other side of COVID-19 with Adrian Kelly

COVID-19 infection rates have drastically dropped around the country but that doesn’t mean the real estate industry can breathe a…
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From the Editor - Samantha McLean

From the Editor

Samantha McLean July 1, 2020

Thodey report recommends land tax, not stamp duty

NSW stamp duty should be replaced by land tax, according to a recommendation of the Thodey Report, which was released…
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From the Editor

Samantha McLean May 19, 2020

Property industry can help kickstart economic recovery

Australia's leaders have taken decisive action in response to coronavirus which has protected Australians from the terrible health outcomes seen…
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Samantha McLean May 13, 2020

COVID-19 Trends and impacts

This video is part of the Transform 2020 series of videos which talks about: COVID-19 - extreme change, but where…
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Samantha McLean May 3, 2020

Emphasis on communication

When the realities of COVID-19 hit, REA Group had to respond quickly. The company’s priority was to support its people…
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Samantha McLean April 20, 2020

The ultimate guide for remote working and managing remote teams

COVID-19 has meant that we all need to get used to working from home, even if we've never done it…
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From the Editor

Samantha McLean April 5, 2020

REIA president speaks out in support of the real estate industry

REIA President Adrian Kelly has addressed the comments made by Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese and his concerns over the actions…
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Feature Interviews

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#teamelite July 9, 2020

Oliver Bowler: Referral and repeat clients drive my business

Years in the industry? Seven, I started at Ouwens Casserly in April 2013. What's a special place in your local area? Norwood…
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#teamelite July 2, 2020

Talisha Buttsworth: Clean workspace, clear mind

Years in the industry? Going on eight years. I started on reception straight out of high school at 17, and…
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Brand Editorial

Cassandra Charlesworth July 1, 2020

EBM RentCover stresses importance of following rent freeze process

EBM RentCover is stressing the importance of following the government’s rent freeze process after receiving an influx of inquiries from…
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Cassandra Charlesworth June 30, 2020

30 minutes with Daniel Lee – Plum Property Brisbane

Only 10 seconds into a video depicting an Indooroopilly home, it’s hard not to break into outright laughter. On screen…
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Kylie Dulhunty June 24, 2020

How to show true value as a property manager

Property managers need to do more than just return phone calls on time to show true value and secure more…
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Real Estate Tech & Social

Cassandra Charlesworth June 23, 2020

Real estate industry invited to contribute to PropTech future

The real estate industry is being invited to have its say on the future of PropTech after REACH Australia unveiled…
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Feature Interviews

Cassandra Charlesworth June 21, 2020

Laura Shooter of SJ Shooter Real Estate named Transform 2020 winner

SJ Real Estate Managing Director Laura Shooter has been named the winner of Elite Agent’s Transform challenge for 2020. Receiving…
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#teamelite June 18, 2020

Donna Gordin: Following my instincts

Years in the industry? Seems like forever, but in 1993 I started in a family business working for a very successful…
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#teamelite June 11, 2020

Kristine Krienke: Going above and beyond to get the job done

Years in the industry?I have been in the industry for four years and I'm a Sales Associate at Place Estate…
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Elite Agent Pro

Samantha McLean June 2, 2020

How to attract new listings: Jim Remley

Video Length 1 hour 11 min 35 sec What You’ll Learn: If you’ve been struggling to generate leads or get…
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Kylie Dulhunty May 31, 2020

How to stop fearing and start having powerful direct conversations

Agents should stop “telling and selling” and start asking deep-diving questions to meet clients’ values, list more properties and make…
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Cover Stories

Cassandra Charlesworth May 19, 2020

Creativity and innovation

A few years ago, second-generation real estate professional Suzannah Toop was lucky enough to enjoy a coffee with Google Australia…
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Lydia Stevens July 9, 2020

Creativity, innovation and relationship building: where is property management heading?

There’s no doubt that property managers have had to adapt in response to the rapidly-evolving COVID-19 situation. As far as…
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July 5, 2020

Daily grind or creative mind?
April 23, 2020

Property and Pandemics: What to expect next?
April 14, 2020

Four marketing trends that matter in 2020

Listing and Marketing

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#teamelite June 25, 2020

Tony Issa: Being true to others and ourselves

Years in the industry? Since 2010 in different capacities, but always related to property. What's a special place in your local…
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June 24, 2020

Boosting exposure with innovative marketing
June 18, 2020

Tenants play key role in rent roll growth
June 16, 2020

Owning the narrative: building your presence online

Real Estate Tech and Social

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Eddie Cetin June 23, 2020

Avoiding data disaster

When we have new clients looking at implementing a new CRM, we are often faced with the conversation about migrating…
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June 17, 2020

10 High-impact, low-cost marketing ideas for real estate agents
May 24, 2020

New banks on the block
May 7, 2020

Social media as a service

Leadership

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Shane Kempton July 10, 2020

Unlocking potential

Unless your internet has been offline for the past decade, every business knows the importance of the customer experience, or…
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July 1, 2020

Who are your customers?
June 29, 2020

How COVID-19 changed business practices
June 14, 2020

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